Divine and human justice are in view today (below) along with more on Incarnation and the death of GOD.
THE BATTLE AXE: Divine Self-Sacrifice? (09/30/2012)—The incorruptibility and immortality of GOD are depicted in the account of Creation, and also through the birth, life, priesthood, suffering, death, burial and resurrection of Jesus as well as by his atoning service in heaven, his second coming, and his glorification. By no means does Almighty GOD belittle, diminish or slight the fullness of Divine Person by showing himself in the human figure of Jesus Christ. Disrespect, disbelief, dishonor and distrust are expressions from those who cannot comprehend or conceive the exalted excellence of GOD in all things. Theirs is a god who lacks all majesty, sovereignty, supremacy because they seek to fit him to rigorously human terms, and standards. Given the true and living GOD does not reside within them as a holy spirit, or even a clear, righteous motivating thought, all their belief is grounded in emotion and speculation, and can never be shared as the certain fruit of experiential knowledge. There is a peculiar revelation of GOD to be gained in every display of divine person, godly power and sacred substance (e.g., faith, holiness, joy, love, wisdom, wrath against sin). Jesus Christ also has demonstrated that, for created beings and living creatures, there is a peculiar revelation of GOD in every life experience.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts. To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. (Proverbs 21: 2-4, King James Version)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: About False Witness (09/09/2012); Girdle 9: An Imperfect Tool? (11/24/2011); Binder 11: Commitment To Judgment (10/08/2011); Mercy is Just? (12/17/2010)
The justice of GOD is not that believers forget the past, are swept up in “sacred amnesia,” and hide themselves in new identities founded on fantasies, half-truths and lies. The operation of divine justice is described as rebirth and salvation that provides new meaning, new respect and acceptance, new possibilities, and new understandings of being, existence, reality and truth. An imparted, indwelling Spirit is supplied to mankind to accomplish more than simply escape from penalties and punishment, from habits and behavior patterns, or from ones own emotions, thoughts, nightmares, lusts, passions and desires. Justice is the healing of wounds and the restoration of relationships through acceptance, change, fulfillment, growth, and maturity.
Denying the elements of judgment that derive from divinity, human error establishes only “criminal justice,” warped processes characterized by destruction, hate, punishment and violence that lack assistance or support demonstrated through correction, forgiveness, lenience, mercy, and opportunities to repay, restore and serve. Where justice serves bitterness, pride, revenge and selfish desire, we are correct to say that justice is perverted, and that “there is no justice.” When preserving balance, life and relationships of trust are crucial, the goals of judgment are no different than the goals of love.
There is far more to be said, correctly applied, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, to ensure impartiality, justice is provided through a lawful and standardized process (i.e., judgment). The need for judgment comes upon all, because the need to experience the righteousness of justice comes upon all. A countless array of conflicts result through the innumerable instances of self-will and unique being. Justice as the outcome of judgment may be in the form of dismissed charges, release, and suppressing confrontation, rather than in furthering demands, payment, and restoration. More than this, Divine judgment—that also stands as revelation of the Holy—is to be the resolution of conflict, and the finish of all legitimate dispute.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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